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    El Tapatio

    4.4 (58 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Mar F.

    We LOVE Mexican food and we have learned that not all Mexican restaurants are equal. Our first time visiting the Tapatio restaurant in Versailles/Lexington and unfortunately it was not a four star experience. Very disappointed with the food and thank goodness the Staff was friendly. - that saved them. The parking lot was pretty dark and we couldn't figure it where the front door was (we are not familiar with area) so showing where the entrance would have been great! We order a side of guacamole and chips and salsa follow very promptly. The guacamole had a very different consistency (purée too much and looked like baby food) I even asked the waitress if the guacamole was made fresh and she said yes. That maybe , but the style and TASTE was NOT appealing to us. The salsa was ok and the nacho chips left me wondering if they were from that day or were old!? On a Positive note: The tacos of carne asada were crispy and has lots of meat on each taco-my husband was happy about that! I ordered the grilled chicken with a salad and it was ok. (I asked for extra lime and I was charged for the 3 or 4 extra lime wedges and I was NOT aware that I would be charge for them-...until I saw the bill) Another plus was that they had Mexican drinks like horchata and jarritos . We ordered the Mexican horchata! That was GOOD! It looks like a family run business and we really wish them success.

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    Alyssa A.

    Speedy Gonzalez was tasty. The service was great. Will be back. Nice stop headed into LEX

    Carry out/ tacos de carne asada, Chile relleno. All delicious!
    Hánnah M.

    We picked up carry out for dinner last night and can't wait to go back! The place was packed, obviously a popular spot. The servers were busy but very cheerful. The staff that helped me were so kind and quick! We got the tacos de carne asada, (With rice and refried beans) Chile relleno, and chips and salsa. It was all super fresh and delicious. If you like spicy, request a side of their hot salsa- it was amazing. We will definitely be back for more soon!

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    9 years ago

    The food is decent and the service is much better than Mi Pubs. This has become our go to local Mexican restaurant in Versailles.

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    8 years ago

    The best, most authentic Mexican food! Love the queso! I always get the steak fajitas. Very kind wait staff

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    My favorite mexican place in Versailles! You can't make everyone happy but they make me happy. Im not annold codger though!

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    Came here hungry. Left full, mildly confused, and extremely satisfied…read more We kicked things off with chips and salsa. The chips? A+--crunchy, fresh, and clearly made by someone who respects the tortilla. The salsa? Let's just say it had strong marinara energy. I half-expected someone to offer me breadsticks. The queso was fine. Not mad at it, not writing poetry about it either. Then came the entrees: chile verde and a chicken chimichanga. Both were fantastic--crispy, golden, and toasted like they'd just come back from vacation in Cabo. Massive portions. Like, "should've brought Tupperware" big. The kind of meal that stares back at you and dares you to finish it. Washed it all down with a cold Dos Equis. No complaints there--beer was as it should be: cold, reliable, and didn't try to taste like mango or birthday cake or anything weird. Our waiter Jason deserves a shoutout--attentive, friendly, and we had a nice conversation about their EXCELLENT in house hot sauce. The decor? A wild ride. Red, white, and blue everywhere--I assume in honor of July 4th, but it kind of felt like Uncle Sam opened a cantina. A little confusing for the senses, but hey, festive is festive. All in all, great food, great service, and a patriotic fever dream of a dining room. Would definitely come back--maybe with a mariachi band and a bald eagle next time.

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    Taqueria Becerras is a hidden gem in Versailles, KY, about a 15-minute drive from the castle and…read moreabsolutely worth every minute. I've been coming here for 10+ years for their handmade tortillas and fresh barbacoa tacos. They also have a killer creamy green sauce that ties everything together perfectly. I always try to switch up the protein but I can't. I like what I like, and the barbacoa is the reason I keep coming back. They offer plenty of other authentic Mexican plates as well, so there's something for everyone. The owners are incredibly sweet, and the inside feels just like a small, cozy Mexican taqueria simple, welcoming, and full of heart. One thing to note: they now have a weird closing time before dinner, so plan accordingly if you're making the trip.

    I first found Taqueria Becerra not long after moving to Woodford County--around 2010--and it…read morequietly became one of those places that anchors you to a town. I came in as "new in the area," and over the years the atmosphere has shifted into something rarer: it feels like you've been folded into the orbit of a family business that genuinely cares whether you leave happy. The food is consistently fresh and made with the kind of attention that's hard to fake. The classics hit every time--tacos on simple corn tortillas with cilantro and onion, a menu that goes well beyond the basics, and all the little details that make it taste like someone's cooking for people they know. But here's the real reason I tell people to go: the birria de chiva. If you're having one of those days where everything feels heavy, go sit down, order the soup, and let it do its work. It's rich, comforting, and somehow resets your whole mood in the first few bites. I've tried a lot of "comfort food" in my life--this is the real thing. Addendum: the recent patio addition and the bar are wonderful.

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